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What Changed in Alberta from the Fall 2021 Mid-year Update to Budget 2022
Holding the line on spending, would allow Alberta’s provincial government to re-establish rainy day account and get off the resource roller coaster
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Alberta Premiers and Government Spending
Alberta government per-person spending highest in 2017—exceeded COVID-induced spending in 2020
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The Implications of an Aging Population for Government Finances in Alberta
Aging population in Alberta leads to persistent deficits and increased health-care spending
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What Happens If Alberta Returns to the Flat Tax System?
Alberta can regain tax advantage by reinstating 10% flat tax
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A New (Old) Fiscal Rule for Non-Renewable Resource Revenue in Alberta
Mandating a portion of Alberta’s resource revenues be saved during good times key to preventing boom-bust cycle in province’s finances
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Fumbling the Alberta Advantage: How Alberta Squandered a Decade of High Energy Prices
A decade of spending increases above inflation and population growth hindering Alberta government’s efforts to weather low energy prices
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The Decline of the Other Alberta Advantage: Debt Service Costs in Alberta Are Rising
Albertans will pay $442 each in interest this year due to growing provincial government debt
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Understanding Alberta’s Outsized Contribution to Confederation
Albertans continue to contribute disproportionately to Canadian federalism—net contribution totaled $244.6 billion between 2007- 2022
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Spending Beyond Our Means: Addressing the Root Cause of Alberta’s Deficit
Excessive spending to blame for Alberta’s deficit; Alberta spends 18.5% more per person than B.C.
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Report Card on Alberta's Elementary Schools 2020
Twice as many Alberta elementary schools saw improvement, compared to those that declined in latest rankings